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Welcome to Talking Retirement Living, your one-stop-shop for all things retirement living. We cover topics from smart financial planning and staying healthy to enjoying community life and sprucing up your home and garden. We're all about creating meaningful connections and offering choices. So, come on in, browse our articles and join the conversation. We’re thrilled to have you here!
Lifestyle photoshoot Aug 25 -mix of resident and paid talent. All talent release forms received - in perpetuity.
Retirement villages vs aged care
24 Feb, 2026 | Finance & Costs, Retirement Village Lifestyle

Retirement villages and aged care aren’t the same thing.

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Stylish new display home at Sherwin Rise

10 Feb, 2026 | House & Garden, Local Village News
Sherwin Rise collaborates with Temple & Webster, leading furniture store, to create a stylish and practical interior space for the new display home at the village.
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10 things to know before you move into a retirement village

09 Feb, 2026 | Finance & Costs, Retirement Village Lifestyle
10 practical things to consider when exploring retirement village living.
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A group of seniors knitting and enjoying each other's company.

The benefits of volunteering

21 Jan, 2026 | Health & Wellbeing
Volunteering brings residents joy, pride, and a stronger sense of belonging.
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2025 Resident Art Competition winners

16 Jan, 2026 | Retirement Village Lifestyle
Here are the winners of the Resident Art competition — artists who brought kindness to life through their artwork.
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A senior lady painting while the teacher look on.

Retirement living means freedom to do what you love

18 Dec, 2025 | Retirement Village Lifestyle
No more juggling chores or maintaining a big house. See how residents are finding time to explore hobbies and embrace new adventures in retirement.
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A staff member and a resident looking at the camera having a good time and laughing.

Making kindness a way of life

13 Dec, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing
World Kindness Day is a beautiful reminder that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. The residents and staff in our villages show kindness every day.
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Time for a sea change? 5 benefits of a coastal retirement

13 Dec, 2025 | House & Garden
Your sea change is calling! A relaxing lifestyle, outdoor adventures and nature’s beauty all in one - discover the benefits of a coastal retirement.
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Two men walking through an apartment retirement village carrying golfing equipment

5 benefits of apartment living for seniors

13 Dec, 2025 | House & Garden
Discover the benefits of apartment living for seniors, from downsizing and decluttering to urban conveniences and cost savings.
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Senior man playing the piano with a senior woman watching

Prioritise your mental health in retirement

12 Dec, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing
It’s just as important to focus on your mental wellbeing as it is on your physical health in retirement.
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Village lifestyle shoot - mix of talent and residents (talent release forms available).

Our Pay As You Go contract explained

12 Dec, 2025 | Finance & Costs
Our Pay As You Go contract is a great choice if you’re looking for flexibility, financial freedom and all the perks of retirement living.
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